Maximising COP
Yearly policy analysis and conference on annual COP summit.
Public Policy Projects convenes discussions on the essential steps required for the international community to hit net-zero, honour successive COP commitments and reduce carbon emissions. Shape
Launched in 2020 as the UK prepared to host COP26, our ‘Maximising COP26’ programme was attended by nearly every diplomatic Mission in London. This programme was launched by the Chief Financial Officer of the World Bank and The Lord Mayor of The City of London in November 2020 and was led by former UK Secretary of State for Energy and Climate, The Rt Hon Amber Rudd.
Whilst the battle over making climate change a ‘live’ issue for policy makers appears to be drawing to a close, a new division has emerged about what actually needs to be done and how in practice to deliver net-zero commitments. Convening the discussions, by creating the new networks that will solve these twin problems, is PPP’s mission.
We aim to provide a single meeting place and forum that merges the political, diplomatic and private sector worlds to exchange ideas, form new broader collaborations and identify the topics that have been marginalised or misrepresented despite being critical to shared net-zero ambitions.
This year: Maximising COP27 in Africa.
Pathway to COP27
Public Policy Projects together with the DIPLOMAT Magazine is developing a dedicated programme to help inform, and map, preparations for COP27 in November 2022.
‘The Path to COP27’ will highlight the essential themes necessary for industries to hit net-zero. Our events are focused around specific theme and topic that has high relevance for COP27 through the lens of different jurisdictions.
Upcoming COP27 events
- Upcoming events will be announced soon.
“The PPP team played an invaluable role supporting both the Presidency of Namibia and myself as High Commissioner prepare for COP26. Their work and convening power successfully enabled our country to showcase the unique investment opportunities of Namibia and ensured our President’s time in the UK for the Summit was most impactfully spent.”
H.E. Mrs Linda Scott, High Commissioner of The Republic of Namibia to the UK
Overview of past COP26 and COP27 events
Past COP26 events and speakers
COP26 & Green Finance | Event Themes: Outcomes from the Corporation of London’s Green Horizons Summit
- Anshula Kant, Chief Financial Officer, World Bank
- The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of The City of London, Alderman William Russell
- Sir Roger Gifford, Chair, Green Finance Institute
- The Rt Hon Claire Perry O’Neill, Managing Director, World Business Council for Sustainable Development
COP26 & Climate Diplomacy | Event Themes: How diplomats can shape the COP agenda
- H.E. Mr Lars Thuesen, Ambassador of Denmark to the UK
- H.E. Ms Janice Charette, High Commissioner of Canada to the UK
- H.E. Ms Farah Faizal, High Commissioner of the Maldives to the UK
COP26 Preparedness | Event Theme: Are we ready for COP26?
- The Rt Hon Amber Rudd, Former UK Secretary of State for Energy and Climate
- The Rt Hon Claire Perry O’Neill, Former COP26 President-Deisgnate
- Matt Toombs, Director of Partnerships & Engagement, COP26 Unit
- H.E. Ms Catherine Colonna, Ambassador of France to the UK
- Simone Rossi, CEO, EDF Energy
- H.E. The Hon. George Brandis QC, High Commissioner of Australia to the UK
- Dr Alan Finkel AO, Special Advisor to The Government of Australia on Low Emissions Technology; Former Chief Scientist of Australia
- Anthony Browne, Partner, Ashurst LLP
- H.E. Mrs Linda Scott, High Commissioner of Namibia to the UK
- James Mynupe, Chief Economic Advisor to the President of Namibia; Namibia’s National Hydrogen Spokesperson
- Charlotte Fenton, Deputy British High Commissioner to Namibia
